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Severe flooding in Yemen over the past month has claimed at least 97 lives and intensified food shortages for millions already struggling due to years of conflict, according to a United Nations report. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) revealed on Friday that the floods have affected approximately 56,000 homes across the country, displacing over 33,000 families since the monsoon season commenced in mid-July.
This latest disaster has compounded the suffering of Yemenβs 4.5 million internally displaced individuals, who are in dire need of humanitarian aid. The UNHCR reported that 85% of these displaced families are facing food insecurity, with many forced to cut down on the size and frequency of their meals.
In the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province, the flooding has been particularly severe. Ali al-Zikam, secretary-general of the local council, confirmed that 33 people have died, and more than 200 homes have been damaged. The floods have also swept away five vehicles, leaving several individuals unaccounted for.
The torrential rains, which began on Tuesday, have resulted in heavy rockslides and widespread damage across communities. The Yemen Red Crescent reported on Thursday that 38 people are still missing, and rescue efforts continue. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, international assistance is urgently needed to support the millions of displaced Yemenis facing increasingly desperate conditions.
